Bamboo Shoot learned the art of Kung-fu from his master Tuhang Sun (see trivia for more details), and through determination and grit, it finally earned the title of "Drilling Engineer".

Bamboo Shoot (竹笋; pinyin: zhúsǔn) is a plant in the Chinese version of Plants vs. Zombies 2. When a zombie is within four tiles in front of it, it will hide in the ground and start attacking by spinning backwards and forwards. It cannot be eaten by zombies. However, any rolling zombie can run over it, destroying it in the process (like Spikeweed). Gargantuars are also able to destroy the Bamboo Shoot by crushing its starting point. Since the 1.2 update to the game, the plant behaves differently — it only damages one group of zombies four tiles away from it.

Upgrades

Plant Food effect

When fed Plant Food, it will hit the last zombies in each line (and any zombies in that tile as well). If their health is low enough, they will be flung off the screen.

Costumed

It flings one extra zombie off-screen.

Level upgrade

Level

Upgrades

Description

Super Drill

Bamboo Shoot has 20% chance to push zombies back.

Combat Training

Bamboo Shoot (PvZ2) gains 50% more attack power and health (150% of initial).

Geological Research

Bamboo Shoot has 40% chance to push zombies back.

Cell Activation

Bamboo Shoot (PvZ2) gains another 50% more attack power and health (200% of initial).

Ability Awaken

Bamboo Shoot (PvZ2) may be boosted when planted.

Fighting Power

Bamboo Shoot (PvZ2) gains another 50% more attack power and health (250% of initial).

Strategies

The best option is to support it with other area-of-effect plants, and a strong defensive plant, as it is not very strong. You can use it in case a Barrel Roller Zombie appears since it works like Spikeweed. Do not use Plant Food on this unless it is costumed and upgraded, otherwise it simply is not worth to use its Plant Food.